Today was my first hair appointment with Tracy and all I can say is WOW. I absolutely love the cut and style she gave me. I've been looking for a new look, and when I met Tracy she listened to me and showed an understanding of what I was looking for. She hit it out of the park and I love what she did with my mop, turning it into a stylish, current, easy-to-care for, healthy look. I also love the shop itself. Lots of natural light, stations spaced far apart, light and airy colors, live plants, and background music that don't compete with conversation. Easy free parking on the street or in the garage that is just half a block away. Tracy Johnston is my new hair stylist and I couldn't bee happier. Thank you, Tracy! read more

Tracy does fantastic work. I have gone to her for over a decade and will continue too for many more!

Tracy has been cutting my hair for years and years. She is the only person who could take my thick mane and layer it! we also have such fabulous conversations and laugh that the time goes by in a minute. I highly recommend Tracey she is the best. read more

I have been going to Tracy for years- she is reliable , amazing at cut and color and a great friend. I really trust her judgement and am so impressed with all she does for her clients. I highly recommend Tracy and any of the wonderful stylists. Thank you! Heather read more

Omg! Love, love, love my new haircut! Tracy is awesome! I am always so stressed about finding a new stylist and I finally bit the bullet and made an appointment. So glad I did!!! Tracy made me feel completely at ease and the way she cut my hair was perfect for my face. Walked out of there feeling like a million bucks! Thank you Tracy! read more

I was tempted to rate this a 1 star(and fib) because I am unable to get an appt. w/ Dana this Saturday. Grrrrrr. Now feeling like I should not review people who provide essential services to me on a regular basis since other people may take up their time. But I am an honest person, appreciate good service and want them to be successful. It's just that I do not want to be inconvenienced. (Selfish B that I am) Ok- this is the deal. If you want an appt at "The Avenue Salon" (San Anselmo) and need an appt. with Dana or Tracy (the owner- creative visionary and hair artist) then plan ahead or sit in the queue and hope that someone cancels. The latter is not the best plan. ;( read more

Received a gift certificate in the mail for a free wash, cut, and style to Avenue. I have been terrified of getting my hair cut because it's never to my liking. So, needless to say, I go about 2-3 years before I suck up my nerves and have my hair rescued. Lucky JEANETTE WOLF got stuck with me and my free cut, but she didn't skimp even though my hr appt was free. She listened to my warnings about how little I take care of my hair, she asked me what I wanted, gave tips and recommendations on how it would look best, based on my texture and thickness. She took so much time figuring out my hair's situation before she even picked up the scissors. I have never been to one stylist more than once in my entire life, always looking for an improvement. I can't tell you how happy I was with the entire experience, from start to finish she is absolutely AMAZING! If you're like me and am always disappointed now matter how much you pay, go see Jeanette...I promise you will leave with a smile that lasts for weeks! read more

I got my hair done by Dana several months ago and I was really really disappointed. The appointment took forever because she took a walk-in appointment on top of my scheduled appointment which at the time really didn't bother me. But the disappointing part for me was that the color she used didn't fully cover all of my gray hairs which was the whole point of the appointment. I called Dana the next day and she agreed to see me the following week to fix the color. Halfway through my second appointment, she asked me if I wanted to pay for her to dry and style my hair. Maybe this is standard but had she done the color correctly the first time I wouldn't have had to have come in for a second time! So I dried my hair myself for a few minutes and walked out with wet hair. While Dana seemed like a nice person I really felt like I wasted my time and I would not recommend. read more

Dana Adams is the best ever. When I first moved to San Anselmo, I must have tried about 5 different hair experts and none of them seemed to do a good job. That all changed with Dana. Dana listens to what you want, she cuts your hair perfectly and she is great to talk to. And on top of all that, her prices are really reasonable (which is why I suggest giving her a big tip). Take it from me, if you live in San Anselmo and need a real expert on your hair, Dana is the one you want! read more

Make an appointment now, before the word is out!!! Tracy Johnston has been styling my hair for years and just opened The Avenue Salon in San Anselmo! And what a sweet spot it is! Inviting, tasteful décor, great products, and with only a few chairs, she makes it feel like you are getting a more intimate styling experience. She chooses great music...I often find myself humming along to familiar songs. Tracy does an amazing job on my hair. For years, I made specific requests and she would execute them flawlessly. Now, I am so confident that she knows what I want...I just sit in the chair and tell her to go for it. I am complimented on my hair all the time and have referred at least a handful of satisfied new customers to her in the last couple of years. I am confident that you will be extremely satisfied with Tracy's work and your experience at the salon! read more

I feel so confortable with Tracy. She always understand what I like for my hair. And she is so personable and pleasant. My last cut was a big success! read more

The best haircuts I have had in years. The salon is friendly and the relaxed atmosphere makes me feel that I was at a spa. I always feel better after being there. read more

Tracy is wonderful! I've been going to her for 15 plus years now. I always leave with a smile on my face and gorgeous hair. Tracy is always punctual, fun, and a very talented hair dresser. read more

Dana takes walk in, double books and thinks nothing of it if she keeps you waiting. I had an event that night and booked weeks in advance. When I arrived on time she had just seated someone with wet hair and told me it would be about 45 minutes until she would be done. No apology, no explanation. I left and did my own hair that evening. I will not be going back as I view Dana's behavior as highly unethical. Shocking she never texted nor called with an apology. Lack of ethics is a big problem at The Avenue Salon. read more

Don't get your hair done by Dana.. I was shocked by my hair. I ended up getting a refund but it was not worth the damage. A year later and I'm still in the midst of growing out my fried hair. I can out of the salon looking like a skunk. You could see the edges of my highlights and the color was like hay. read more

Tracy is great. I can't wait for this Coronavirus to be over so Mary And I can get our hair styled. She is really skilled in color and cutting curly hair. Going to have our hair done by her is a treat that we really miss! read more

Dana at the Avenue Salon worked with me to create a hairstyle for my wedding this past weekend that fit my personality and would work functionally with an evening of dancing. I have a LOT of hair (which I'm about to donate) so Dana literally had her hands full. She ended up creating a half-up do for me with long, flowing ringlets and it was perfect. The salon is adorable. Very clean, they play good music, and Dana and Tracy are fun people to be around. My mother and two sisters-in-law came in to have their hair done for the wedding as well and we worked with both of them to get us all out in time. Wouldn't change a thing - it was great work! read more

Tracy is the BEST. I've been going to her for years. She is the most skilled colorist - amazing, really - and cuts my and my family's hair better than any of the other salons that I've gone to in SF, Marin or beyond. I highly recommend her! read more

Darlene is awesome! She gave my long, thin, strandy hair a cut that added volume, looks awesome and modern, and was tailored to suit my hair, face, needs & wants. Nice salon too and friendly, welcoming atmosphere. I'll be back! read more

Sandra Lee is the best chemist (aka colorist) on the planet! She's been working beautiful wonders on my hair for almost 15 years. I have fairly thick wavy/curly hair and she both cuts and colors it so well. Very attentive to hair behavior (when I've had dry ends, she's adjusted the plan to help improve them) and has great stylistic input. Thoughtful, fun, and wonderful at her work! Highly recommend for service, value, and technique! read more

Want amazing hair? Of course! Omg Dana and Tracy have always made me feel like and look like a celebrity! Im not made to feel intimidated when I come in, unlike other salons I've walked into in Marin county. Even my ex coworker gets her hair done here now. I've picked up good products for my hair and they always know which is best for my hair type and give me advice on what to do between appointments to keep me looking fresh. Thank you guys for helping me maintain my hair confidence! read more

I just moved to San Anselmo and needed to find a new salon. I went to The Avenue Salon because it had great reviews and I was able to purchase a Yelp Deal. I was very impressed! Dana cut my hair and she did a great job. I actually have very easy hair to cut (pretty much long and straight with a few layers) but I liked that she made sure it was going to lay correctly (ie if my part moved it wouldn't be longer on one side). She really took her time and she basically decided for me that I should do layers to give my hair some body (this was good because I really never know what I should do with my hair). I also have never dyed my hair but I am starting to see grey so she came up with some ideas for me to cover the grey that I will probably do in the new few months. Also, the salon is really clean which I think is important. Dana was also really nice to talk to, friendly and helpful. I had a great experience and actually got 2 compliments on my hair later that day! read more

So, the salon itself is really cute. I like the bright, open space. But, my favorite thing about this salon is Sandra! She's been doing my hair for a long time, and she's awesome! If you're not happy with your hair, I really recommend that you give Sandra a try--she's made me finally love my hair. read more

Sandra at The Avenue has been doing my color and cuts for about 4 years now. her color sense is fantastic, I get so many complements after it's done. And she tweaks things a bit to give me subtle changes, and my brown hair with hi-lights never looks red. She also keeps my curly locks healthy for all the heat tools I use on them! read more

attention Marin kids with hair that needs attention! Dana Adams has moved to the Avenue Salon (just down the block)! killer space and better music selection - Dana will even take requests! I promise to come back more than once a year! great space, great people, great talent. be there now. read more

I got my hair cut by Dana, as i recently moved to San Anselmo, the place had good reviews and I had a Yelp deal. Needless to say, I was not disappointed. I told hwer I've been working on growing my hair out long and she maintained a cut that will allow for length and look cute as it grows out. I rescheduled my second appointment before even walking out of the salon. On top of it, Dana's really sweet and I enjoyed the warm atmosphere of the salon. read more

Tracy is the BEST. Comfortable Salon, and great atmosphere. Staff is poised and professional. I have found a stylist and salon I will return to forever . . . finally!!! read more

Beth did an amazing job on my hair! I moved to Larkspur in October and hadn't found a decent hair stylist to do my hair. I dyed it multiple times myself and then went to the San Rafael Beauty School where they recommended that I do full highlights. 5 hours later and not what I wanted I left. I went to 2 other ladies at a different to salon to get my haircut and neither one did what I asked. Beth took the extra time before we got started to figure out exactly what I wanted. She is easy to talk to and my hair turned out AWESOME. So stoked. Finally I am back to being the blonde that I once was AND I have a sexy new haircut to show it off. I am so happy to have found her on Yelp and they even give you 50% off your first visit. I already scheduled my next appointment and will recommend Beth to everyone! read more

Tracy is the best there is!! She has been doing my hair for years and I have NEVER walked out of her salon not loving my hair! Not once! I have strayed a few times because of my crazy schedule, but every single time my hair was ruined... and Tracy fixed it! I swear, no one else will ever touch my hair -- Tracy rocks!! read more

Dana was marvelous with my grand daughter and she was thrilled with her curls. Thank you. Mrs.S

I have followed Tracy Johnston's career since she was in Beauty School many years ago. I don't let anyone else touch my hair. I love her sensibility for color and style and she give the best head massage on the planet. Both Tracy and Dana did my hair and my bridesmaids hair for my wedding in October. I wouldn't have had it any other way. I am so proud of Tracy and Dana for finally opening their own spot. I highly recommend these two to anyone who needs a great hair stylist. read more

Hey! I Had the pleasure of going to the Avenue Salon today in San Anselmo.... for the first time. I lucked into getting a stylist named Beth. I had her give me some highlights, and cut my hair. (and you all know how stressful it is, when you entrust someone with your hair for the first time! lol!) Well.... for the first time in my life, I left the salon and didn't run home to wash it and restyle it! The result Beth achieved was perfect, for me. She listened, seemed to understand my "description" of what I wanted, and low & behold, she GOT IT! I took a shot in the dark by going to The Avenue Salon, and I'm really glad I did. It won't be the last time! Chris S. read more

I am not one to stick with the same hair stylist for very long, as I like to change it up and stay current. I have been with Tracy for YEARS now. She knows her stuff and runs a great business. I would highly recommend Avenue Salon to anyone. Tracy is great, but she's also hired some other great stylists that I would trust as well. Amy, Beth and Dana. I've been amazed at the before and afters that I've witnessed just sitting there! read more

Dana has been cutting and coloring my hair for a few years now and I owe her a review as she does a great job every time. I've always been very happy with the color, the cuts and the atmosphere. I highly recommend The Avenue Salon. read more

I purchased a Yelp deal for The Avenue Salon and got my hair cut by Dana. I have very thick hair and Dana did a wonderful job cutting it. While she cut it very quickly, I thought it came out great! Additionally, the shampoo and conditioning products all smelled heavenly. When we got to the cut, I was very nervous since I was cutting off a lot of my hair. I brought in pictures and told her exactly what I wanted. She modified the styles in the pictures for my hair type and face shape, which I really appreciated. I will definitely go back! I read more

Once upon a time, I was a girl who refused to color my hair. Then, on a whim, I decided to get highlights, and that's when I met Sandra. Funky and outgoing, she turned out to be a fantastic hairdresser with the spunkiest personality this side of...I don't even know. She's just freaking great. At first, I told her I wasn't so sure about the highlights I got, and she was totally cool about working with me on ideas for the next time. And then I just kept coming back for more. Cut to nearly seven years later...Sandra is one of the coolest people I know, with a wonderful insight on hair and a desire to truly make her customers happy. She even rooted me on when I wanted to go Little Mermaid meets Phoenix meets Victoria from Twilight red, did a fantastic job of making the color, and then an even more fantastic job when I came back to her two weeks later in panic because my hair didn't want to hold the color. Sandra works a little magic....some adjustments are made....and boom, I walked out with the sexiest new haircolor ever, followed by a string of compliments as I walked back to my car. She truly is a chemist, and a great one at that. At this point, when Sandra asks me what I'd like done with my hair, I smile and say, "Whatever you want." Because, quite frankly, when I let her work her magic it's always twice as good as what I had in mind. Call her. You'll love her. 415 465 4247 read more

I am reviewing my stylist, not the salon per se... Jeanette Wolf is magic! I found her through a gal whose hair color I wanted! And I got it! So, about 2 hears ago I made an appointment with Jeanette in laurel heights.. I travel a lot and always am accommodated when I'm in town. She has seen me with straw hair, long, shorter and now very short bob Jeanette works at The Avenue Salon and at The Strand in the city. Busy gal. She gets me and my lack of maintenance and my hair is gorgeous every time! Always love my cut, my color and she is delightful to boot! Thank you for making me feel pretty, hit and pulled together! read more

I began getting my hair cut by Tracy a few years ago when I first moved to the area. I noticed she had been cutting a Hollywood celebrity's hair for many years so I figured she must be quite skilled and up to date on the latest hair trends. It took only one cut to be impressed. Tracy is indeed very skilled and I wouldn't trust my hair to anyone else at this point! She listens to what I want and makes certain I am happy every time. I highly recommend Tracy! read more

I walked into the salon with a 3-day-old disaster of a haircut and after my hour with Sandra I was transformed! She truly saved me!! She is not only a talented hair stylist but she is very personable and easy to talk to. She really listened to what I wanted and my haircut is exactly right now--no more triangle head blunt cut!! I will definitely be coming back to Sandra. Great stylists are hard to come by and she is the real deal!! :) read more

Darlene is wonderful with curly hair. I have difficult 1/2 curly hair. Darlene gave me a fantastic flattering cut. It was exactly what I wanted. She looked closely at the examples I brought, pointed out things I may have missed to make sure that was the cut I was going for. She finished the cut by styling my hair curly, how I wear it normally. Every other stylist I've ever gone to straightens it. She gave me great tips for future care and styling. read more